This tool has been designed to assess the level of differential instructions implemented in a classroom. This is done by the observation of the learning process and classroom teaching. This tool can be used by the headmaster, supervisor, senior teacher or coordinators during their regular classroom observation. The tool can also get insights on teachers preparation, use of teaching aids, teacher-student in, evaluation/assessment methods based on differential learning.
DICOT comprises of two parts:
The tool is designed to assess the awareness of technology among school teachers and their competency in using technology in classroom teaching.
This is a self-rating tool. The tool includes 22 general competencies and assesses teachers across 4 levels ranging from 'non user' to 'independent user'. The tool has been been tested for reliability and demonstrates good reliability when administered to middle school teachers.
This tool is designed to assess teacher usage and initiatives to integrate technology in their lesson planning, assessment and teaching. The tool also assesses teachers attempts to collaborate with colleagues and their initiatives towards professional development.
This is a self-rating tool. The tool includes 22 general competencies and assesses teachers across 4 levels ranging from 'non user' to 'independent user'.
The tool has been been tested for reliability and demonstrates good reliability when administered to middle school teachers.
This tool is designed to understand the perceptions of teachers towards the use of technology in the classroom.
This is a self-rating tool. The tool includes 16 general situations and routine tasks with a 7-point response scale.
The tool has been been tested for reliability and demonstrates good reliability when administered to middle school teachers.
This tool is designed to understand the perception of teachers towards the use of technology teaching and other academic and administrative roles performed by teachers.
This is a self-rating tool. The tool includes 16 general tasks and assesses teachers across 5 levels ranging from 'cannot decide' to 'strongly agree'.
The tool has been been tested for reliability and demonstrates good reliability when administered to middle school teachers.
This tool is designed to understand the apprehension or willingness of teachers in using technology in the classroom
This is a self-rating tool. The tool includes 26 generalised statements that assess the teacher's thoughts across 5 levels ranging from 'undecided' to 'complete agreement'.
The tool has been tested for reliability and demonstrates good reliability when administered to middle school teachers.